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DanielKMar 29, 2009

I really enjoyed this film, the special effects were fantastic, and this is a type of film thrill, disaster, suspense and mystical lovers. Im not a huge Nicolas Cage fan, i despise his poor acting. i didn't give it the last 3 for the I really enjoyed this film, the special effects were fantastic, and this is a type of film thrill, disaster, suspense and mystical lovers. Im not a huge Nicolas Cage fan, i despise his poor acting. i didn't give it the last 3 for the vote becasue it got to a certain point when it just went to far, such as when the aliens came in to the picture. From that part till the end i thought, surely they can do better then that. Yeah maybe it had something to do with religion i don't really know, becasue this film can confuse people really easily. The film overall is good, but can be better. First thing to do is get rid of Nicolas Cage, wrong actor to choose for this film, well he shouldn't be acting for any film really. It's ok but, i've seen better.… Expand

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DougR.Mar 22, 2009

My son and I like sci-fi, we gave it a 6 or 7, pretty good. Special effects were great and story was good, not great. The reviewers who gave this a 2 or 0 just don't like sci-fi movies and shouldn't be rating them ! Go see it.

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MetalMan95Oct 31, 2010

This movie was really interesting from the getgo. It was suspenseful, sci-fi, interesting, and damn it had potential. Each minute it was building up on its strong premise really nicely. And when i first saw it it was pretty scary at times.This movie was really interesting from the getgo. It was suspenseful, sci-fi, interesting, and damn it had potential. Each minute it was building up on its strong premise really nicely. And when i first saw it it was pretty scary at times. The only flaw: the ending. It completely fell apart and it went from Knowing to, frolicking in a meadow. This really hurt my enjoyment of the film. But hey, it still is enjoyable.… Expand

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libnoOct 3, 2010

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Knowing's writer needs to have an IQ check. While the film was enjoyable, the logic was just horrible. if your going to make aliens come to preserve the human race, then they either shouldn't predict the future, except maybe the solar flare, or they just shouldn't be aliens. The aliens were a little bit unexpected after you see the pictures of God and the sun or the priest dad. Otherwise, great film.… Expand

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cabritaDec 3, 2011

Even though knowings ending is somewhat preposterous and flawed one cannot put down a entire film that was quite well done. The movie had attachment to its characters and lots of depth to the story and themes. The film was visually stuning.Even though knowings ending is somewhat preposterous and flawed one cannot put down a entire film that was quite well done. The movie had attachment to its characters and lots of depth to the story and themes. The film was visually stuning. Although the ending for some and myself included feels preposterous it fits with the themes and is also visually stuning.… Expand

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bfoore90Oct 25, 2019

Nicolas cage and Rose Byrne were great in this, it's a fine film and the farthest thing from a bad "end of the world" film. However the ending, aliens and all was completely preposterous

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eva3si0nApr 10, 2022

Knowing is one of the last good films starring David Cage. A great thriller, a good cast, an interesting plot in its plot, and just a terrible end to the film. Knowing could be a great serious thriller, but the appearance of aliens at the endKnowing is one of the last good films starring David Cage. A great thriller, a good cast, an interesting plot in its plot, and just a terrible end to the film. Knowing could be a great serious thriller, but the appearance of aliens at the end and drawing parallels with Noah Govcheg from the Bible spoils everything. The whole film literally crumbles with this ending.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There seems to be quite a trend over the last few years for both disaster movies, such as The Day After Tomorrow and movies where numbers play a sinister role, such as The Number 23. This movie is something of a mix of both, although the disaster element isn't quite as prevalent.

The story is quite interesting, though it is one where you have to suspend belief (as my review title indicates) and it is somewhat let down by what I thought were formulaic aspects to the story, such as the colleague who urges John to stay away, not to put himself in danger for the sake of his son, thats after doubting if the numbers mean anything at all just shortly beforehand I believe(!). Also near the end of the movie it takes a particularly strong sci-fi turn, so to speak and indeed the scenes reminded me of something from ET or Close Encounters of the Third Kind almost, which I felt was a little over the top and, pardon the pun, may alienate some viewers.

I had read one or two reviews that put this movie in a dim light so I wasn't expecting too much but to be honest I was surprised, as I think if you can overlook the odd less than original scene and how far fetched it may appear and also as long as your aware that its more of a sci-fi based thriller than an all-out action movie, then you should still quite enjoy it, as I did.

Its not a perfect movie by any means but I still found it quite intriguing and was quite impressed with the special effects used, some scenes take you by surprise, though their not too often when they do occur their quite good and I know how easy it can be for me to be distracted and lose interest in movies especially nowadays but I felt that this movie, despits its flaws, was still quite gripping and kept my attention. I liked how the movie built up to a different ending than the viewer may expect, though again people will probably have differing opinions about the ending. The movie is just shy of two hours long and while its perhaps not the best movie of that length, it certainly kept my attention and entertained me during that time, which is quite good.… Expand

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Ryo91Apr 17, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 3 Punktabzüge weil die Family leider gegen Ende gestorben ist und er nur sein Kind retten konnte. :-( Das Ende hat mir nicht gefallen. Der Rest war so cool!! > 7/10 *
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akshatmahajanFeb 17, 2021

I really enjoyed watching this movie. This movie adds something fresh and inspiring to the disaster genre.

Certainly the action scenes are well staged, they are grand and tense. Movie had a lot of surprising, riveting turns due to whichI really enjoyed watching this movie. This movie adds something fresh and inspiring to the disaster genre.

Certainly the action scenes are well staged, they are grand and tense. Movie had a lot of surprising, riveting turns due to which audience is bound to know what will happen next.

At first, I thought it was "save the world" type but by the end we get to know that it is not.

I had a complain regarding the film. The middle portion of the movie was slow and stretched. Still, I think the captivating final third more than makes up for it. Ending should not be spoiled because it changes everything.… Expand

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MerlaLJun 20, 2009

alright...i am sick and tierd of dumba$$ fu*cking movies where the reason for all the events are caused by fuc*king aliens,whether is the problem,solution ect..Next time come up with atleast a good ending or don't even bother...p.s NOalright...i am sick and tierd of dumba$$ fu*cking movies where the reason for all the events are caused by fuc*king aliens,whether is the problem,solution ect..Next time come up with atleast a good ending or don't even bother...p.s NO MORE CHARACTERS WITH DEMENTIA...peace!..P.S.S...FINAL CONCLUSION THESE MOVIES SUCK BALLS...610 just because the only thing that sucked was the ending...peace… Expand

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wetwebworkJul 7, 2009

Knowing isn't as dire as people make out, but... it's too long. Three quarters in and we were ready to start fast forwarding. It really could have done with editing down, because the story isn't bad, and the plane crash and Knowing isn't as dire as people make out, but... it's too long. Three quarters in and we were ready to start fast forwarding. It really could have done with editing down, because the story isn't bad, and the plane crash and subway scene are stunning. Of course the transcendent Christian ending is appalling, but wouldn't have mattered so much if the film had been tighter.… Expand

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TFOMar 23, 2009

I liked the CGIs, from beginning to end. Apocalyptic Revelations-inspired ending seemed a bit rushed, especially the Deux Ex Machina discovery of the solar mega-flare. Given the dire consequences, the characters seemed surprisingly accepting I liked the CGIs, from beginning to end. Apocalyptic Revelations-inspired ending seemed a bit rushed, especially the Deux Ex Machina discovery of the solar mega-flare. Given the dire consequences, the characters seemed surprisingly accepting of their fate? This film was worth the mantinee price.… Expand

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TonyB.Jul 19, 2009

This was a pleasant surprise and deserved better treatment from the critics and better support from the public. It would have been even more successful if the lead role had not been given to Nicolas Cage, probably the poorest major actor in This was a pleasant surprise and deserved better treatment from the critics and better support from the public. It would have been even more successful if the lead role had not been given to Nicolas Cage, probably the poorest major actor in America today. Rose Byrne, however, was fine.… Expand

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AminE.Oct 9, 2009

Doomsday coming...! thats the point, no godzilla, no dracula, no zombie. no any ludicrous stranger things. but its like kidding.

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ArtGApr 18, 2009

It was worth the price of admisson (albeit at the first showing discounted price of five bucks). I was intrigued by the premis and was along for the ride right up to the last five minutes of the movie where the truth is revield. What a It was worth the price of admisson (albeit at the first showing discounted price of five bucks). I was intrigued by the premis and was along for the ride right up to the last five minutes of the movie where the truth is revield. What a disappointment that was.… Expand

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GatsbyJayApr 4, 2009

CONTAINS SPOILERS: Not great, not terrible, but mediocre. It's NOT one of the worst films ever made, and Zachrid W., for someone who says he, and I quote, "_knew_the whole story...," the movie DID NOT involve aliens. Those were angels, CONTAINS SPOILERS: Not great, not terrible, but mediocre. It's NOT one of the worst films ever made, and Zachrid W., for someone who says he, and I quote, "_knew_the whole story...," the movie DID NOT involve aliens. Those were angels, not aliens. They weren't taking the kids to another planet, they took them to either Heaven, or a renewed Earth (thus the kids running towards the Biblical Tree of Knowledge). Perhaps you should pay more attention next time. And no, I'm not Christian and therefore defending my faith, but even I could tell they were angels....There's a lot of unfair reviews here, since the movie's NOT saying science is bad and there's no such subtext, and it's not patronizing. It tries to reconcile science and faith together (i.e. the scene where Cage tells his class about the Sun being the right distance from the Earth for life to begin, chance or determinism, accident or process?). My problem with the movie is that there were far too many genres for it to be focused: religious, horror, apocalypse, mystery, etc.… Expand

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JayHJul 2, 2009

It does have too many coincidences, it is very far fetched and often it is predictable but it sure did keep my interest. Good special effects, the acting is decent. Great pacing throughout.

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asthobaskoroApr 3, 2011

I think it not SO BAD. Cheesy and absurd plot I admitted but this flick still make us believe earth will destroy someday. Nicholas Cage not wrong picks, well if you jump to 2011, you will see how bad Season of The Witch.

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Khunter4382Nov 2, 2011

This is a good film, but it wonders too and fro throughout a hectic plot far too much. It starts out solid, gets lost in the muddle in between, and then comes back strong for the finish. It's in that middle ground that this film fails toThis is a good film, but it wonders too and fro throughout a hectic plot far too much. It starts out solid, gets lost in the muddle in between, and then comes back strong for the finish. It's in that middle ground that this film fails to captivate and keep the viewer satisfied. As always, Cage is believable and entertaining, but even his spazzoid performance could not keep the core of this film from sagging. The aliens are nothing new, but their presence throughout the film is intriguing and spooky. All in all, a stronger center would have sky-rocketed this film to a much higher critique.… Expand

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aaronpaul121May 23, 2012

First of all, the plot was not that good. I do love the concept of the movie. But I was disappointed with Nicholas Cage's performance. I gave a 6 because the special effects from the accidents was amazing and its supporting cast did a niceFirst of all, the plot was not that good. I do love the concept of the movie. But I was disappointed with Nicholas Cage's performance. I gave a 6 because the special effects from the accidents was amazing and its supporting cast did a nice job. But because of the lead actor's poor performance and the lack of excitement and surprise in the plot, the special effects and the supporting cast was overshadowed............… Expand

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stevekmFeb 15, 2023

Movie started out with a great premise. The second half was like a cop out. Guess the writers couldn't think up a great ending.

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zNeverSleepJun 12, 2023

Not a bad experience actually.

Since I'm secluded from movies and yesterday I was with my family trying to find a film to watch with them on my birthday, I had to be sure the movie gonna be easy to watch. There is no need for a masterpiece,Not a bad experience actually.

Since I'm secluded from movies and yesterday I was with my family trying to find a film to watch with them on my birthday, I had to be sure the movie gonna be easy to watch. There is no need for a masterpiece, just something that brings us the will to finish it. "Knowing" works in that scenario.

The plot is much simple, as it symbologies. Also, I believe some scenes become much more predictable because the editing shows us what will happen minutes before. A good example is the plane sequence. the moment we found ourselves in the car, we can hear the airplane's turbine subtly. That's the way the movie has to inform us "See, it didn't happen suddenly. There was development. Did you hear it, right?" A proper development would fix the predictability problem.

And I know we can't judge so hard since the world was coming to an end, but goddam, that woman was stupid. Why? Cuz the script couldn't find any smarter way to advance the plot. It is so obvious sometimes.

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Johnny2centsJul 12, 2009

I'm on the fence on this one. Only because I love Alex Proyas. Two of his past movies have been landmarks in thier genres but I 'm not sure of 2 things here. One, why why why use Nick Cage? His hair and teeth are a constant I'm on the fence on this one. Only because I love Alex Proyas. Two of his past movies have been landmarks in thier genres but I 'm not sure of 2 things here. One, why why why use Nick Cage? His hair and teeth are a constant distraction. Two, shouldn't M. Night Shyamalan sue for infringement? Like many movies they start of with great hope and then fizzle into the hamster wheel trying to catch up with its self. Grant it the special effects, plane crash in particulair, were pretty cool but Lord the ending was a mish mash of everything you can possibly think of. Speaking of thinking, me is thinking that Alex wasn't thinking but at least it was still better than anything M. Night has done since The Sixth Sense.… Expand

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BillySMar 20, 2009

I don't think I saw the same "Knowing" that Ebert saw. The Knowing I saw a ridiculous, end of the world piece of crap with an ending right out of the Scientology handbook!! Come on Roger, do you have a piece of the profits or what?

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CameronMMar 22, 2009

This movie had the potential to be great but decided to add aleins made of Dr.Scholls gel...thus for completly ruining such a good movie they needed to pick one theme and stick to it!

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MattB.Mar 23, 2009

There is one type of movie I hate more then the stupid drama horrors Hollywood is giving us. It is these types of psuedoreligious fics. Nick Cage is such a great actor, why does he star in these shitty films? The movie was good up until a There is one type of movie I hate more then the stupid drama horrors Hollywood is giving us. It is these types of psuedoreligious fics. Nick Cage is such a great actor, why does he star in these shitty films? The movie was good up until a point, when Nick Cage trys to go out and stop these disasters, the plane crash scene being the most dramatic movie scene I've ever seen. Then it just spirals down from there into the doom of all humanity. Why that crap?… Expand

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JamesAJul 14, 2009

Bad acting all around, redundant plot elements, and a foreseeable twist that undoes the entire premise of the movie, without so much as a legit explanation, make this a movie that you can afford to skip.

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JonB.Mar 29, 2009

The movie started off great. It seemed like the writers ran out of ideas near the end, though. I felt like the movie took a 180 degree turn for the worse with about 45 minutes left.

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TDKinDallasMar 29, 2009

Even though it was overall pretty stupid, I recommend it highly to see on the big screen. The special effects scenes are pretty incredible and very emotional. As for the rest, it is pretty bad, even the score is laughable.

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JohnBJul 12, 2009

I didn't hate it. Nick Cage's acting was downright hilarious at times and the special effects were decent. If you've seen "The Day The Earth Stood Still" this movie looks like Citizen Kane compared to that.

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OverrwatcherOct 13, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an excellent movie with decent acting, editing, and camera, with a good suspense buildup. What went wrong? The ending. It just threw EVERYTHING good about it into the rubbish bin. It came out of nowhere, made no sense, was over-dramatized, and turned the entire thing into a religious film.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoAug 1, 2015

Regulate that well, but the special effects are impressive and catch us with the suspense and fear of natural disasters , but the downside of this is that the numbers believe or know everything LOL ! there if half cracked .

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DaveFApr 2, 2009

I don't understand the high ratings some users have given this film. While this movie does have a great premise and I will agree that the FX are astounding, the ending is a complete let down and cop-out. This is a typical Hollywood I don't understand the high ratings some users have given this film. While this movie does have a great premise and I will agree that the FX are astounding, the ending is a complete let down and cop-out. This is a typical Hollywood effort, tons of potential and you leave feeling flat and cheated. If you thought the end of the last Indiana Jones movie was great, go see it, otherwise be prepared for a disappointment.… Expand

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MikeLAug 20, 2009

This movie tries to create an M. Night Shyamalan type of "twist"; however, it twists itself too far and becomes confusing and disconnected. The movie never knows whether it is a disaster flick, a horror film, a sci-fi thriller, or a mystery. This movie tries to create an M. Night Shyamalan type of "twist"; however, it twists itself too far and becomes confusing and disconnected. The movie never knows whether it is a disaster flick, a horror film, a sci-fi thriller, or a mystery. Unfortunately, it isn't any of them.… Expand

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VictorTApr 13, 2009

Giving a 4 on the FX part of it, but towards the end of the show was a huge disappointment...why don't they name the children after Adam n Eve??

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MarkDApr 4, 2009

Extremely disappointing. Expected a film and got an over-the-top flick. Ebert was on crack with his review. He must have sent the kid to the candy store in his place. Dark City, Proya's masterpiece sets the viewer up for this collosal Extremely disappointing. Expected a film and got an over-the-top flick. Ebert was on crack with his review. He must have sent the kid to the candy store in his place. Dark City, Proya's masterpiece sets the viewer up for this collosal letdown of biblical Hollywood proportions. This flick rips off Signs, Da Vinci Code, Close Encounters, War of the Worlds and waxes it to a smooth shine with Armegedon special effects. It is the ultimate disaster flick because of spectacular and terrifying subway and airplane crashes and oh yeah the film itself is a disaster. Nicolas Cage is a great actor but he should stop doing Wil Smith garbage. This movie could have been edited down to 90 minutes and been not half bad but it got drunk on effects after it couldn't sustain the intrigue for more than 45 minutes well snap crackle pop. The camera work in this film is stunning no question and there are some of the best action scenes I have ever seen. But this is Alex Proyas so something has got to be good. This will not be added to my scifi DVD collection because it lends nothing new to the genre what so ever.… Expand

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SamuelCMay 10, 2009

The film itself wasn't bad, it is the ending that ruined it for me, but Nicolas Cage was good and, in my opinion, you should go watch that movie, then leave like 15 minutes before the end.

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AndrewSAug 17, 2009

This film doesn't really figure out what it wants to be. Is it science vs religion? Or just a straight action film? The plot holes are so huge its mind blowing. Why would aliens tell a little girl that bad events are going to happen? This film doesn't really figure out what it wants to be. Is it science vs religion? Or just a straight action film? The plot holes are so huge its mind blowing. Why would aliens tell a little girl that bad events are going to happen? What does a rail crash have to do with the apocalyptic end? The destruction of the earth isn't really a new concept and it is brave to go along with it (which I guess is what some of the critics that gave positive reviews are referring to). But the hokum of the aliens taking two children to repopulate a new planet? Why only two? The space ship is massive! And what are the black stones for? This film could have been really good, but just ended up a mess. Its worth seeing for the plane crash and subsequent scene, the rest mmfftt.… Expand

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ManusAAug 18, 2009

This was one of the biggest disappointments I have ever seen. It lacked emotion throughout, the performances literally felt non-existent, and the ending DID NOT WORK.

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tarekmMar 22, 2009

Complete waste of time watching this, terrible plot.

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KarthApr 19, 2009

Knowing is a dull uninteresting picture that has brought out some of the worst acting I have seen in quite a while. Some lousy CGI, mixed in with some excellent special effects brings in a mixed opinion on how the film looked. However, the Knowing is a dull uninteresting picture that has brought out some of the worst acting I have seen in quite a while. Some lousy CGI, mixed in with some excellent special effects brings in a mixed opinion on how the film looked. However, the "plot twist" at the end of the film is about as surprising as someone shouting, "The sky is blue!" gives the movie a very anticlimactic feel, along with outright ridiculous twists that will make you want your money back. The worst part about this movie sucking, is that the story is half-way acceptable, but the picture itself does it no justice. Do yourself a favor and avoid this dunce of a movie.… Expand

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MatthewG.Jun 23, 2009

Occasionally clever yet still thoroughly predictable. While the film is entertaining, it leaves you feeling depressed and wondering why you sat through it.

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PatrickJul 13, 2009

I don't know if A. Proyas thought he could do another alien-related movie as good as Dark City... but he missed it. N. Cage is a great actor but the botox face starts to affect facial expression. I really loved that movie until the last I don't know if A. Proyas thought he could do another alien-related movie as good as Dark City... but he missed it. N. Cage is a great actor but the botox face starts to affect facial expression. I really loved that movie until the last half. I felt the same disappointment that the latest Indiana Jones. It really felt like the writters had no more imagination to finish the movie and felt into "clichés" instead of coming up with something new!… Expand

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SteveWAug 10, 2009

Mildly entertaining but overall disappointment. Not even worth renting on DVD.

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lordolunchlJul 21, 2009

The movie had some genuinely good moments in it. The disaster scenes looked great, and the final disaster looked almost amazing. It had some really interesting things in it, its just that the dialogue in the movie was AWFUL. I can stand The movie had some genuinely good moments in it. The disaster scenes looked great, and the final disaster looked almost amazing. It had some really interesting things in it, its just that the dialogue in the movie was AWFUL. I can stand poorly written movies, and this one was super crappy. If it had been better written, it could have been an amazing movie.… Expand

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DerekL.Sep 18, 2009

If you really hate the Earth, this is a film for you. Set to an odd soundtrack and loosely bound to a very cheezy plot, this film had a good ambition. It also grasped suspense. Instead of jumping when a zombie leaps out of a corner, you know If you really hate the Earth, this is a film for you. Set to an odd soundtrack and loosely bound to a very cheezy plot, this film had a good ambition. It also grasped suspense. Instead of jumping when a zombie leaps out of a corner, you know that something will happen, but are genuinely suprised when it happens. Then there are the numerous flaws. Here's the short list: A bad soundtrack, bad actors, a loose plot, and numerous other flaws abound. Also, in the ending (spoiler) all the movie shows is the Earth getting vaporized and then two kids dropping bunnies and running to a tree. What gives? Let me have my 121 miniutes back, Alex Proyas!… Expand

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dev92Aug 25, 2012

I can't actually put my finger on the reason why this film wasn't that good but it wasn't. The plot as a whole is fairly intelligent but I think it must be the acting and could even be something as minor as the soundtrack. Anyway sorry forI can't actually put my finger on the reason why this film wasn't that good but it wasn't. The plot as a whole is fairly intelligent but I think it must be the acting and could even be something as minor as the soundtrack. Anyway sorry for the lack of information in this review, I am genuinely confused by this film.… Expand

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SummersausageJan 12, 2013

The movie is a slow build up to an ending that is not surprising because the whole movie is building up to the undeniable end that was boring in the first place.

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JimbeiDec 14, 2013

The basic idea of these students which put their drawings of the future in a time capsule, the way Cage understands what the numbers mean, the first disasters.. This is really good. But I would call the whole part of the aliens/angelsThe basic idea of these students which put their drawings of the future in a time capsule, the way Cage understands what the numbers mean, the first disasters.. This is really good. But I would call the whole part of the aliens/angels "inappropriate". Too much confusion. I needed Internet to understand all, and a film who doesn't explain to the viewer all that he needs is not a good film. Don't miss about 120 minutes of your lives.… Expand

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MovieMasterEddyApr 3, 2016

Nobody requires plausibility from a movie like “Knowing,” which features slender blond aliens, intimations of apocalypse, clairvoyant children and Nicolas Cage as an astrophysicist. If the thing manages to avoid complete preposterousness, theNobody requires plausibility from a movie like “Knowing,” which features slender blond aliens, intimations of apocalypse, clairvoyant children and Nicolas Cage as an astrophysicist. If the thing manages to avoid complete preposterousness, the audience can still have a good time.

Or maybe even if it doesn’t: the folks at a recent sneak preview of “Knowing,” directed by Alex Proyas (“Dark City,” “I, Robot”), seemed to be enjoying themselves, though it may have been at the movie’s expense. (Just as well, since they were seeing it free.) If your intention is to make a brooding, hauntingly allegorical terror-thriller, it’s probably not a good sign when spectacles of mass death and intimations of planetary destruction are met with hoots and giggles.

It’s safe to say that the crowd was laughing at Mr. Cage, rather than with him, since Mr. Cage rarely expresses mirth on screen. Instead, he favors a demented, compulsive intensity, which can sometimes be kind of fun, for example in the “National Treasure” movies. In “Knowing,” though, he seems to be exploring the rich vein of crazy he tapped in Neil LaBute’s train-wreck remake of “The Wicker Man.” Mr. Cage screams and yells and flails, smacks a tree with a baseball bat, waves a gun at a slender blond alien and barks “this is not a crank call” into a pay phone after calling in a breathless warning of a terrorist attack.

And why not? What would you do if you were an M.I.T. astrophysicist who discovered that the numbers written down 50 years earlier by a spooky schoolgirl and sealed in a time capsule were prophecies of subsequent catastrophes? You might also hit a tree with a Louisville Slugger and start ranting like a madman. But the odd thing about Mr. Cage in this movie is that even when he is responding to the threat of complete human extinction, you still can’t help feeling that he’s overreacting.

His character, John Koestler, is, like most movie dads these days, a widower, stricken with grief and trying to raise a cute, precocious young son (Chandler Canterbury). Once John starts running the numbers from the spooky girl’s spreadsheet, the tone of the movie switches from foreboding creepiness to apocalyptic hysteria, summed up less in the occasional explosion or transportation-related fireball than in Rose Byrne’s incessant shrieking. She plays Diana, daughter of the spooky schoolgirl (and mother of another one; both are played by Lara Robinson), and evolves from mysterious stranger to potential love interest to raving hysteric in record time.

Though not quickly enough. The draggy, lurching two hours of “Knowing” will make you long for the end of the world, even as you worry that there will not be time for all your questions to be answered. Who are those slender blond folk, called “the Whisper People” by John’s son and Diana’s daughter? Are they goth vampires who showed up early to audition for the “Twilight” sequel? Former members of Kraftwerk? Did they steal all those smooth black pebbles from a day spa after a hot stone massage? Is that why they seem so relaxed?

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ScottV.Aug 1, 2009

Stupid is the best word to describe this movie. After viewing the ending, everything that happened prior to it is totally irrelevant and played NO part in the entire movie! Yes that's right the entire plot of this movie is 100% Stupid is the best word to describe this movie. After viewing the ending, everything that happened prior to it is totally irrelevant and played NO part in the entire movie! Yes that's right the entire plot of this movie is 100% pointless once you see the ending, so why did I waste all of my time trying to understand the meaning of everything happening up to the ending, because I was stupid to rent it! I won't spoil the ending for you just in case you feel like wasting almost 2 hours of your life but the only highlight of the movie was a cgi plane crash somewhere in the middle of the movie (again, this was totally pointless to the ending). Even the critics were kind in their reviews!… Expand

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kgmMar 28, 2009

Cage plays a MIT professor in possession of a secret code that seems to predict disasters with unerring accuracy. The setup to this is actually fairly well done and the movie works well but then it drifts into some sort of pseudo-religious, Cage plays a MIT professor in possession of a secret code that seems to predict disasters with unerring accuracy. The setup to this is actually fairly well done and the movie works well but then it drifts into some sort of pseudo-religious, pseudo-alien mumbo jumbo and as Revelation 3:16 so eloquently states: … Expand

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JimFApr 4, 2009

Given the presence of Nicholas Cage, who can go under the radar and succeed, as he did in last year's way-underrated "Next", and Alex Proyas, who has shown himself to be an innovative, often visionary director of action, "Knowing" has Given the presence of Nicholas Cage, who can go under the radar and succeed, as he did in last year's way-underrated "Next", and Alex Proyas, who has shown himself to be an innovative, often visionary director of action, "Knowing" has to be considered a major disappointment. Is Hollywood so clueless about real religious experience that it thinks it proceeds from depression to complete skepticism to fanatical certainty based on some numbers scrawled by a young girl and placed in a time capsule 50 years earlier. It;s enough to give credibility and substance to Bill Maher's adolescent view of religion in "Religulous". However, Proyas can still direct a great action sequence.… Expand

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caporegimeJun 15, 2009

This is like your inside the mind of an elementary student daydreaming.

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RKZApr 30, 2009

So, a genius mathematician uses a white board to track the number progression when he could throw it into the computer and get a quick answer? And a 10-year-old boy doesn't know enough not to approach a car with a stranger driving? And So, a genius mathematician uses a white board to track the number progression when he could throw it into the computer and get a quick answer? And a 10-year-old boy doesn't know enough not to approach a car with a stranger driving? And the ending is even worse! Not much here to recommend--bad writing, bad writing, and walk-through performances. Did I say bad writing?… Expand

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MissyMouseJun 24, 2009

Good start . Epic failure ending.

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DanielV.Jul 10, 2009

Can not say that I enjoyed this movie to its fullest, or anywhere close to it. To be honest, it wasn't very good, and parts of the plot was ridiculous. However, not a terrible movie. Ill recommended for a buy, unless you really want to; Can not say that I enjoyed this movie to its fullest, or anywhere close to it. To be honest, it wasn't very good, and parts of the plot was ridiculous. However, not a terrible movie. Ill recommended for a buy, unless you really want to; So, renting it would be better.… Expand

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kilopascalAug 16, 2010

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. okay, the film was nicely made and the story worked for itself and it was quite simple but catching and tense. but there is one big problem. why on earth would the aliens play with people by giving them cryptic messages, being mysterious weirdos and throwing black stones around for fifty years, if they can simply come, take the kids and go away?! ah, i know, then there wouldn't be any movie...… Expand

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ryancarroll88Aug 27, 2010

The plot errors and bad writing seem to be the least of this movie's worries, and considering the movie's flaws, that's saying a lot.... Nicolas Cage has never looked so ridiculous (ok, that's a lie, but I need to fill the 150 character count)

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RayzorMooseNov 16, 2013

Knowing proves that ignorance is bliss.
The movie begins with an extremely interesting concept, and it continues to succeed with suspense. The acting was bad, but the movie seems to have a good plot going. Then comes an absolutely terribleKnowing proves that ignorance is bliss.
The movie begins with an extremely interesting concept, and it continues to succeed with suspense. The acting was bad, but the movie seems to have a good plot going. Then comes an absolutely terrible ending with atrocious writing as if somebodies five year old decided to finish the movie.… Expand

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Flack007Oct 17, 2014

No, no, no. Why are there movies like this. Have you ever seen good movie with Cage? I havenť yet. This movie has great beginning, but after few minutes is just piece of s****. I can't believe that I saw ending... Great atmosphere, stupidNo, no, no. Why are there movies like this. Have you ever seen good movie with Cage? I havenť yet. This movie has great beginning, but after few minutes is just piece of s****. I can't believe that I saw ending... Great atmosphere, stupid acting, stupid script.. waste of your time… Expand

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AbeMCAug 18, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HERE BE SPOILERS
Slow-moving suspense film about aliens (who can see the future) who spend most of their time attempting to influence / kidnap kids. But don't worry, they have a good reason! Because all of humanity is going to perish from a massive solar flare, so the aliens are taking children in an attempt to "save" the human race. But the parents can't come with the children. Oh, no. Only those "called" may journey to humanity's new home. Sheesh.

Creepy aliens aside, Cage hams it up more than usual, but without him I'm not sure if this movie would even be watchable - and I'm not a fan of his at all. Nobody else makes much of an impression. There are some impressive camera shots - including a long tracking shot of a crashing airliner - and some impressive CGI effects, but not enough to save a joke of a plot. The more I think about it, the lower my rating gets. I started out giving Knowing a 5, but my final verdict is a 3 out of 10. I'll quit before it gets any lower.… Expand

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FilipeNetoAug 5, 2018

When I started watching this movie I was excited. Finally, a good sci-fi movie, with touches of suspense and horror, and a nice tension. In fact, the two major strengths of this film are the visual components (airplane disaster or scenes ofWhen I started watching this movie I was excited. Finally, a good sci-fi movie, with touches of suspense and horror, and a nice tension. In fact, the two major strengths of this film are the visual components (airplane disaster or scenes of looting crowds, closer to the end, are visually impressive, for example) and the central idea of the plot: a numeric prophecy investigated by a skeptical mathematician. The problem is that the good things in the movie end here.

From the middle, the film loses quality. With prophecies solved the plot thread ends. From there, the film extends because it has to close the story anyway, giving rise to plot holes the size of houses and inserting immense religious symbology for no reason. I read a comment that said the movie is full of subliminal propaganda to Church of Scientology... well, I actually detected symbols with religious connotations, but I'm not an expert in subliminal messages or in that sect to properly identify a connection to a specific cult. Another problem is the hammy and unnatural performance of Nicolas Cage, who ceases to be skeptical too suddenly and unbelievably. At the beginning of the film, he lectures at MIT in which he approaches determinism and coincidentality... even this could have been best used in the script! The film is loaded with CGI of fairly medium quality, but the end is more worthy of a computer game than a movie.… Expand

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ChristofRApr 7, 2009

Nice action sequences - That's all. Ridiculous plot. Ridiculous acting. So many cinematic mistakes. Don't watch it - It isn't worth any money to spent!

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CharlesDJul 9, 2009

This is just another in a long line of poor Nicholas Cage films, he has apparently had so much botox as to render his facial muscles inoperable and he cannot now make any expression beyond constant mild suprise. Further to this the plot of This is just another in a long line of poor Nicholas Cage films, he has apparently had so much botox as to render his facial muscles inoperable and he cannot now make any expression beyond constant mild suprise. Further to this the plot of this film is dire, the first 30 minutes are quite good, which is why this film gets 2 stars instead of 0, but after that the plot decends into madness and the director manages to get out of his own labyrinthine plot by using aliens/angels and explaining nothing very well at all. do not waste your money on this film.… Expand

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RonaldS.Mar 21, 2009

"But it is Caleb's father, professor John Koestler, who makes the startling discovery that the encoded message predicts with pinpoint accuracy the dates, death tolls and coordinates of every major disaster of the past 50 years. As Ted "But it is Caleb's father, professor John Koestler, who makes the startling discovery that the encoded message predicts with pinpoint accuracy the dates, death tolls and coordinates of every major disaster of the past 50 years. As Ted further unravels the document's chilling secrets," In Metacritics synopsis, who the heck is Ted?… Expand

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StevenWMar 24, 2009

This is seriously one of the worst movies I have seen. The plot was stupid, the acting was terrible, and the script was also bad. It might seem good to those children in the range of 10 to 13 years old simple because of the special effects This is seriously one of the worst movies I have seen. The plot was stupid, the acting was terrible, and the script was also bad. It might seem good to those children in the range of 10 to 13 years old simple because of the special effects and a few eerie scenes but other than that it is terrible.… Expand

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bottafffMar 16, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was pretty good at the beginning, I thought the storyline was really cool. But then it involved Aliens. The ending was horrible like what is Nicholas Cage supposed to tell the authorities....."Oh, I just let my son and my friends daughter go on an Alien spacecraft" Overall a pretty stupid movie.… Expand

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LillyyOct 31, 2011

OMG, that was such a bad movie! Even though my expectations were not very high (just watching an entertaining movie), I was so disappointed and bored! Nicolas Cage is annoying, not to say unbearable. The storyline is a mix ofOMG, that was such a bad movie! Even though my expectations were not very high (just watching an entertaining movie), I was so disappointed and bored! Nicolas Cage is annoying, not to say unbearable. The storyline is a mix of clichÃ© ideas and could be summarized in three lines! The characters have no depth, the story is always floating on a surface... the many questions raised throughout the movie are really not answered, not to mention all inconsistencies (it's ok to have some but here it seem the writers did not even care about making sense!). The 10 minutes finale scene is useless... you can just take this time to make some more tea and chose the next movie so you won't have the impression you have completely wasted your evening!… Expand

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worleyjamersFeb 24, 2013

One of the worst films of 2009, which is weird because Alex Proyas generally is a solid director. The premise behind the film is actually quite interesting, but the ending...the ending is so random; the film builds up to this last moment onlyOne of the worst films of 2009, which is weird because Alex Proyas generally is a solid director. The premise behind the film is actually quite interesting, but the ending...the ending is so random; the film builds up to this last moment only to collapse into total garbage. Knowing stole 2 hours from my life. A total disappointment! Avoid.… Expand

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JordanR.Mar 22, 2009

just...wow. Intelligence profoundly insulted, I'm even a Nick Cage fan.

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MikeSMar 29, 2009

Trite. Tomato-surprise ending. Fails to suspend disbelief. Plot holes you could drive an asteroid through. Characters you don't care about. And on and on.

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ZachridW.Apr 3, 2009

This is one of the most boring and most predictable movies I've ever seen. In fact "Knowing" is the perfect title for it, because I _knew_ the whole story 10 seconds after the boy opened the envelope. So this whole thing was a waste of This is one of the most boring and most predictable movies I've ever seen. In fact "Knowing" is the perfect title for it, because I _knew_ the whole story 10 seconds after the boy opened the envelope. So this whole thing was a waste of time. [THIS CONTAINS SPOLIERS!] It's a far below-average "The world ends next Thursday"-flick. And perhaps the plot-twist, that judgement day is upon Nicolas Cage, would have been surprising to someone, if they haven't already given it away in the movie-posters. You know that the world will end, that there is nothing Mr.Cage can do about it, you know that these guys are aliens and you know that they will take the kids with them and blahblahblah... the whole story seems to be assembled out of a "screenplay-construction-kit" or they just pulled cards with tags like "aliens", "end of the world" and "foresight" on it, and filled the gaps with special-effects. ...oh ok, well the special effects are good. So the movie feels like something M. Night Shyamalan and Roland Emmerich threw up on a tequila driven night.… Expand

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NRJul 27, 2009

This movie is confusing, illogical and rife with poor acting. Worst, it's slow moving and boring. This movie makes me sad for the state of Hollywood.

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DaveWMar 23, 2009

Too many plots to develop one working story with disturbing high-budget disaster scenes you'd expect to see in a Final Destination flick.

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NancyB.Mar 28, 2009

Absolutely awful. Cage is a joke with his wide eyed wonderment. Plot made no sense, they couldn't figure out if they wanted aliens or angels. Gave it a 1 instead of 0 because, for some unknown reason, I didn't walk out.

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TomDMar 29, 2009

Terrible film. I think at one point i caught a glimpse of the release date of the movie on that list of his.

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EnzoP.Jun 22, 2009

Pathetic! The start and the middle of the movie were ok. But, the ending is so stupid you would never want to even talk about the movie. Knowing is probably the worst movie of the year.

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DOJul 27, 2009

Pathetic...this was one of the most stupid, predicted movie I have ever seen.

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BronwynNApr 18, 2009

Although interesting in the initial concept, this film ended as the worst movie I have ever seen. Poor acting on all parts, and an ending that never ends.... Although a sci-fi fan and open minded, this movie left me wishing I hadn't Although interesting in the initial concept, this film ended as the worst movie I have ever seen. Poor acting on all parts, and an ending that never ends.... Although a sci-fi fan and open minded, this movie left me wishing I hadn't wasted 2 hours of my time.… Expand

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MalloryY.Apr 22, 2009

This movie was TERRIBLE! After watching it my husband and I both wished we had gone to see Monsters v Aliens in place of this. Absolute crap.

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DavidMJul 13, 2009

Started off half-decent, but by half way through it started to drag on and I couldn't wait for it to be over.

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WilliamW.Aug 29, 2009

I give this a 1 for almost keeping me interested at the start, but it very quickly turns into one of the dumbest big budget films played with a straight face I've ever seen. SPOILER ALERT - if higher beings know the future, can travel I give this a 1 for almost keeping me interested at the start, but it very quickly turns into one of the dumbest big budget films played with a straight face I've ever seen. SPOILER ALERT - if higher beings know the future, can travel through space, etc, then why choose all this weird ambiguous whispering and symbolic nonesense to get people to do as they're told. It makes less than no sense. Plot wise this is complete drivel, only some ok CGI saves about five minutes of this movie. Cage is terrible, mostly because his lines are so stupid, at times he actually explains plot points out loud as if the audience were as dim witted as the writers. Avoid.… Expand

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ZorglyJan 13, 2011

Over time it seems Nicholas Cage's acting has got worse and worse. His movies quickly following. A plot filled with so many horrendous plot holes I couldn't even start, bad SFX, terrible acting, failure to suspend disbelief, an ending thatOver time it seems Nicholas Cage's acting has got worse and worse. His movies quickly following. A plot filled with so many horrendous plot holes I couldn't even start, bad SFX, terrible acting, failure to suspend disbelief, an ending that has gone a million miles off track from where it began. Seriously it starts as a grade B horror film, then turns into some kind of overdone soap opera episode, and then finally into a certain very famous Spielberg movie (you'll know when you see it). Some of the dialogue is almost the same by the end. The audience was laughing all the way out of the theater at how moronic the whole thing was. so for those theater leaving laughs I will bump this movie up to a 1/10… Expand

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PhilipJul 7, 2009

Possibly the worst movie ever made - although you might not hate sitting through it as much as some movies which may be better. That may sound like a contradiction but wait until you see it... which you really shouldn't!

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TimHJul 10, 2009

This movie scared me straight! I now believe in Jesus and couldn't be happier!

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PeterApr 1, 2009

This is quite possibly the worst film I've ever seen, patronising and confusing at the same time. Without giving away any spoilers the end just doesn't make sense and there's a nasty anti science subtext (He's a bad This is quite possibly the worst film I've ever seen, patronising and confusing at the same time. Without giving away any spoilers the end just doesn't make sense and there's a nasty anti science subtext (He's a bad father because he's a scientist?). On top of this the effects and acting are seriously sub par. There is also the somewhat offensive use of real life disaster-esque footage for entertainment purposes with far too many essentially pointless shots of horrific daths. I can't even recommend this as a so-bad-its-good film. I honestly don't understand how anyone thought this was good. It's not entertaining, thought provoking or inspiring. It's just bad. I want my money, and worse, 2 hours of my life, back.… Expand

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muhammadsApr 6, 2009

I KNOW never to let my idiot friends choose what movie to watch next time!!! black stones, albinos, aliens and spaceships, and nicolas cage (bad acting -same thing- ). seriously, why is nicolas cage acting when he can't act??? This movieI KNOW never to let my idiot friends choose what movie to watch next time!!! black stones, albinos, aliens and spaceships, and nicolas cage (bad acting -same thing- ). seriously, why is nicolas cage acting when he can't act??? This movie was only half as bad as i had expected it to be up till the part where you find out that the albinos are actually aliens, who are actually god, and who are trying to save the human race from it's apparent doom according to whispers that only two children can hear, and a series of numbers only nicolas cage can interpret... don't watch this movie even if you are tied to a chair with your eyes held open and a gun pointed to your head with the threat that if you don't watch your head will be blown off... it's that bad. and i'm not saying that just because i don't like nicolas cage. ok maybe a little.… Expand

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Lauren2Jul 10, 2009

One thing's for sure, if Armageddon every actually does happen, it couldn't possibly be as bad as this movie.

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MikeH.Aug 29, 2009

Why does nicolas cage keep getting acting jobs? he's dreadful! he displayed one facial expression throughout the entire movie, a movie which would have been terrible even with a decent main actor. albinos, aliens, black pebbles, Why does nicolas cage keep getting acting jobs? he's dreadful! he displayed one facial expression throughout the entire movie, a movie which would have been terrible even with a decent main actor. albinos, aliens, black pebbles, spacecrafts, adam and eve, and still the most unbelievable part was nicolas cage's acting.… Expand

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JoeS.Apr 1, 2009

God-awful. Just horrific. How can anybody like this?

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DennisSJul 28, 2009

Seriously disappointing film. Slow and plodding, unnecessary profanity, poor graphics.. and who wants to see a herd of wildlife on fire? Then there is the whole spiritual mess that the film developed. This is, in my opinion, the worst Cage Seriously disappointing film. Slow and plodding, unnecessary profanity, poor graphics.. and who wants to see a herd of wildlife on fire? Then there is the whole spiritual mess that the film developed. This is, in my opinion, the worst Cage film I've seen and certainly isn't worth the time or dollars to see it.… Expand

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joehJan 18, 2010

It felt like this movie was written by a group of brooding college students with too much time on their hands. While on one hand you have plot points so meticulously constructed that you forget there is an actual story unfoldidng, on the It felt like this movie was written by a group of brooding college students with too much time on their hands. While on one hand you have plot points so meticulously constructed that you forget there is an actual story unfoldidng, on the other you have gaping holes so big you'd think they were made by a Boeing 747. Not only is it stupid, but pretentious at the same time, talk about a real winning combination.… Expand

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JenniferMOct 17, 2009

This was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It didn't flow well and half way in, when you didn't think it could get any worse, It DID! I love Nicolas Cage but I couldn't in this. His acting along with everyone elses This was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It didn't flow well and half way in, when you didn't think it could get any worse, It DID! I love Nicolas Cage but I couldn't in this. His acting along with everyone elses was horrible. the story was even strange & choppy, special effects looked so fake, and it feels like they were trying too hard.. I watched with with an 11year old who even said how horrible this movie was. It's too bad.… Expand

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FamousdogDec 12, 2011

The first half is enjoyable enough, except for Cage's acting, which is a shame since he's in every shot of the movie. However, as events unfold they become more and more ridiculous until the jaw-droppingly idiotic last ten minutes, whichThe first half is enjoyable enough, except for Cage's acting, which is a shame since he's in every shot of the movie. However, as events unfold they become more and more ridiculous until the jaw-droppingly idiotic last ten minutes, which abandons any pretense of intellectualism and, rather than produce some explanatory rabbit out of its hat, plumps for hokey pseudo-religious imagery and an orgiastic bout of SFX. In the film's final moments, disbelief isn't just suspended, it's hung, drawn and quartered on the alter of stupid CGI.… Expand

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digitalbeachbumJan 9, 2011

What exactly was the purpose of this film? I could have found better uses for the millions spent on this horrible movie. I really can't believe any one gave this a high rating.

This movie is completely hosed from the start and spends theWhat exactly was the purpose of this film? I could have found better uses for the millions spent on this horrible movie. I really can't believe any one gave this a high rating.

This movie is completely hosed from the start and spends the entire time mixing myths and folklore with religious undertones, special effects and wishful thinking. The story has no believability and I find it very difficult to suspend my disbelief system in order to enjoy this movie.

Don't get me wrong, I like Nicolas Cage, but Jesus dude, couldn't you pick a better script than this? Oh, yeah, tax issues, gotta pay the man.

When I first saw this movie I thought it was from the same people who made The Happening, but I see that it was from another moron who knows every thing about the technical side of movies but nothing about good scripts and directing.

I don't think a 1,000 writers with a 1,000 re-writes could have made this a good enough movie to waste money on and it is a good thing I got to see it for free.… Expand

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pauljohnsonJun 6, 2012

An atrocious mess of plot threads that go no where, a pathetic use of the bait-and-switch tactic, and cringe worthy performances from all of the main leads - especially Nicolas Cage. Why do people keep casting him in serious roles? Give himAn atrocious mess of plot threads that go no where, a pathetic use of the bait-and-switch tactic, and cringe worthy performances from all of the main leads - especially Nicolas Cage. Why do people keep casting him in serious roles? Give him more roles like Kick Ass, he's actually good at those! There is absolutely no consistency in the film's stupid attempt at a mystery-thriller story. To slightly paraphrase A.O. Scott, - you will long for the end of the world watching this movie.… Expand

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GRAPHICJETCRASHFeb 18, 2012

Why such a graphic, horiffic air plane crash? And at Logan Int'l Airport, 100 miles from where I live, no less. I've flown more than a few times-I know flying is safe-but I'm flying in less than 4 months..I can't get the scene, the jetWhy such a graphic, horiffic air plane crash? And at Logan Int'l Airport, 100 miles from where I live, no less. I've flown more than a few times-I know flying is safe-but I'm flying in less than 4 months..I can't get the scene, the jet chrashing, multiple explosions, burning, screaming people, out of my head. Millions of people fly..Why include such a graphic scene to such a large demographic? Poor taste.To those of you who fly, please avoid this movie. Rated XXX for graphic, horiffic violence.… Expand

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MovieGuysFeb 2, 2014

Knowing is depressing, incoherent, quirky, and bad all around. This is one of the worst movies I've seen, as well as being one of Nicolas Cage's worst performances. Not that I'm surprised.

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